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Kyle Larson surprised by Kasey Kahne's NASCAR return plan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 1:44 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Kyle Larson surprised by Kasey Kahne's NASCAR return plan

Summary

Kyle Larson expressed disbelief upon learning that Kasey Kahne is preparing for a full-time return to NASCAR in 2027. Initially mistaking the reports for a joke, Larson confirmed the news directly with Kahne, who is expected to race for Spire Motorsports in the Craftsman Truck Series. Kahne last competed full-time in the Cup Series in 2018 before stepping away due to health concerns. His comeback marks nearly a decade since his last full season at the top level. Larson highlighted this news as more surprising than recent developments involving other racers.

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•Kasey Kahne is expected to join Spire Motorsports for 2027.
•Larson confirmed Kahne's plans via text after initial disbelief.
•Kahne last raced full-time in the Cup Series in 2018.
•Health issues led Kahne to step away from full-time racing previously.
•Larson found this news more shocking than other recent developments.

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1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson Thought Kasey Kahne’s NASCAR Comeback Was an AI Joke

What they're saying

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Kyle Larson has seen plenty of surprising developments in NASCAR, but the latest news involving Kasey Kahne caught him so completely off guard that he thought someone had made it up.The two-time Cup Series champion was scrolling through Facebook when he spotted reports that Kahne was preparing for a full-time return to NASCAR in 2027.His […] The post Kyle Larson Thought Kasey Kahne’s NASCAR Comeback Was an AI Joke appeared first on HEAVY.
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